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POST 11/171 : CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A REF. NO: MPDoH/Mar/26/1252


Key details

Salary
R551 493 – β€’ per annum
Centre
Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Closing date
15 Apr 2026

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Overview
Join our team to maintain and ensure the safety of dental equipment across health institutions, performing quality control and repairs with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering as recognized by (SAQA). A minimum of six (6) years’ experience post qualification as Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering Technician.

Valid driver’s licence.

Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point).

Good verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal sound skills.

Ability to work under pressure.


Duties

Responsibilities include but not limited to: Ensuring that Dental equipment installed and used meet all applicable safety standards.

Develop, monitor and implement maintenance plans for dental equipment in various health institutions and ensure that the equipment is well maintained and functions properly.

Ensure that applicable Quality assurance programme and Quality Control (QC) tests are performed at the prescribed frequencies for Dental X- Rays.

Strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, and pneumatics as work includes the diagnosing mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic faults and fixing them.

Perform all delegated departmental tasks with limited supervision.


How to apply

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.

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